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  • David Owens avatar

    Joy For The Journey Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 16, 2017
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     | 18,794 views

    We can rejoice no matter what is going on around us or to us. Paul demonstrates this in the book of Philippians. This sermon is the introduction to a series on the letter to the Philippians.

    A. I heard about a waitress who couldn’t get a smile out of her customer no matter how hard she tried. 1. The sad old woman sat there looking miserable, depressed and dejected all through dinner. 2. As the lady paid her bill and was leaving, the waitress warmly said, “Have a nice day!” 3. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Resurrection Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 18, 2017
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     | 7,176 views

    To establish that another work of the Holy Spirit was to resurrect the body of Christ from the dead; and to be the quickening power in our resurrection on the “last day.”

    INTRODUCTION Outline. Resurrection of Christ Remarks. 1. In this lesson we will discuss the Holy Spirit’s work in the resurrection of Christ. Jesus and our heavenly Father also, had a part in the “resurrection of Jesus’ body.” 2. It was the death, burial and resurrection of the body of Jesus that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hannah's Prayer Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 30, 2017
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    As we continue our series on the prayers in the bible we come to Hannah. Hannah is a pivotal person when it comes to the area of prayer. On Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) her story is read as one of the most important passages of the day. Let's see why.

    HANNAH'S PRAYER INTRODUCTION: Today we'll be talking about a wonderful woman of faith; her name is Hannah. For the Jewish people Hannah is a pivotal person when it comes to the area of prayer. On Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) her story is read as one of the most important passages of the day. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Nehemiah's Prayers Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 13, 2017
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     | 24,263 views

    Nehemiah's contemporary, Ezra, had taken some of the exiles back to their homeland and rebuilt the temple. But the walls had been broken down and the gates had been burned. This is where Nehemiah comes in. Let's see how prayer factors into this endeavor.

    NEHEMIAH’S PRAYERS In 586 b.c. Jerusalem was destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar. He captured the Jews and exiled them to Babylon. Nehemiah’s time is 141 years later in 445 b.c., when the Persians ruled the land. Nehemiah's contemporary, Ezra, had taken some of the exiles back to their homeland and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    How Come My Prayers Aren’t Answered? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 30, 2017
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     | 11,240 views

    A study of the Gospel of John 14: 12 - 31

    John 14: 12 - 31 How come my prayers aren’t answered? 12 “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father. 13 And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    David Spares Saul's Life Again Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 11, 2019
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    First Samuel 26:1-25 shows us the faithfulness of God's servant.

    Scripture When you hear today’s Scripture reading in this sermon series on “The Life of David,” you may think that we have already covered this incident. And, indeed, it is very similar to the incident that occurred in 1 Samuel 24 where we learned how David spared Saul’s life. Some liberal ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    The Great Commandment – Sermon 1: Loving God Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 22, 2018
     | 10,807 views

    The main command of Christ for His people and the Church is to “love God and love people.” Everything else, Jesus taught, is secondary. This sermon is the first in a series on Jesus' Great Commandment.

    The Great Commandment – Sermon 1: Loving God Series: The Great Commandment Chuck Sligh July 22, 2018 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Matthew 22:34-40 – “But when the Pharisees had heard that he had put the Sadducees to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Governance-&-Church-4

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 31, 2018
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    4 of 4. Peter pressed the importance of Christian submission as it related to the Church or Body of Christ. But How is that governance addressed thru the Church? Christian governance regarding the CHURCH(Body of Christ) addresses...

    ‘For The LORD’S SAKE’—1Peter 2:13—3:12 A. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Government—1Peter 2:13-17 B. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Work—1Peter 2:18-25 C. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Marriage—1Peter 3:1-7 D. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Church--IV—1Peter 3:8-12 So far in our study of 1Peter we have examined the fact that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Experience Of The Galatians Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 9, 2018
     | 7,219 views

    Experiences can change, but truth never changes. Paul balances the subjective experience of the Galatian Christians with the objective teaching of the unchanging Word of God.

    October 6, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Chapter III.A.1: The Experience of the Galatians (3.1-5) Galatians 3.1-5 (KJV) 1 O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you that you should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Repentance Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 19, 2020
     | 6,106 views

    Looking at the essence, essentials and evidence of repentance

    REPENTANCE Those of you who are older may remember an old television program back in the 70s called ‘The Wide World of Sports.’ It started with the intro showing the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. To show the agony of defeat, a clip of a ski jumper suffering a terrible fall was always ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Christopher Arch avatar

    "who May Approach God?

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Aug 22, 2020
     | 4,258 views

    This sermon is part of series I was preaching on the Psalms of David.

    Title: “Who May Approach God?” Script: Psalm 15 Type: Series on the Psalms Where: GNBC 8-23-20 Intro: We are living in what I have termed a “Siri Smart yet Philosophically Puerile (childish) world.” We can get answers to almost any question on our Smart Phones in moments. Siri is pretty smart ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Troy Borst avatar

    Longing To Be Seen Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 2, 2020
     | 2,768 views

    Truth One: WHEN not IF Truth Two: We want to be Seen Turth Three: Reward in Prayer

    LONGING TO BE SEEN Matthew 6:5-6 #Matt6Prayer INTRODUCTION We are going to begin a short series on prayer this week. There will be 3 messages on prayer all focusing on Jesus’ words in the Sermon on the Mount which we find in Matthew 5-7. We will be in Matthew 6. Prayer is significant for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Week Three Bible Study And Prayer Series

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 28, 2023
     | 1,373 views

    The way you and God talk to each other.

    BIBLE STUDY AND PRAYER I. INTRODUCTION Everyone raised in church has repeatedly heard about Bible study and prayer. Sadly, repetition is required because we tend to forget to do them even if we have been Christians for thirty years. If you are a new convert, please listen closely to this lesson ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Taylor avatar

    The Issue Of Unforgiveness And Bitterness

    Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Nov 2, 2022
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     | 4,847 views

    Bitterness is a weed whose root is unforgiveness. Whether it's from a bitter breakup, divorce, rejection, abandonment, or whatever, if we refuse to forgive in those situations, bitterness takes hold of our lives. And where there is bitterness, there can be no love and no peace.

    One of the secret sins believers can be easily guilty of is being unwilling to forgive which leads to bitterness. Even though it is often assumed to be more acceptable, unforgiveness is no less an offense to God than any other sin. It is the failure to deal with forgiveness that produces ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    #31 A Little Doggy At The Table Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 18, 2020
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     | 8,263 views

    One time a Gentile woman asked Him to deliver her daughter from a demon. In His reply, Jesus called her a dog. Was Jesus being rude to this woman…or is there more to the story?

    #31 A Little Doggy at the Table Series: Mark Chuck Sligh October 18, 2020 NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives TEXT: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist